So maybe now it's time forour own "Documentary Edge" Festival tolive up to its name, risk the potential backlash,and seek it out for screening here later in the year. It all paid off. Directed by Morgan Spurlock. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. The fast-food industry has undergone a makeover since Super Size Me debuted 15 years ago. As a result of a proposition by Hardees to make an advertisement using his credibility and authenticity showcasing the supposed "healthiness" of its menu, he decided it was . His latest stunt is an unfortunate and one-sided hit piece on an industry that provides Americans with the healthiest, most sustainable, affordable, and responsibly raised protein in the market. "Family farm, mom and pop operations will not be in existence probably in five more years because of this if this goes through," said chicken farmer Jonathan Buttram. "There was some time back in 2008 or 2009 where I was thinking about trying to unionize a McDonald's or a fast food restaurant, which would've been awesome. After one month of greasy Mc-oversizing, he proved the medical hazards of such an . In fact, almost 95% of all contract farmers choose to renew year-over-year by the same company, and most companies have waiting lists of farmers wanting to enter a partnership. MARSHALL COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - A Marshall County chicken farmer is part of a lawsuit filed against the USDA. Spurlock has partnered with Jonathan Buttram, an Alabama farmer who advocates for independent family farms, . "I wanted to be able to lean into the serious moments. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Morris and his lawyers hoped Super Size Me 2 would do the same. More than just savvier customers are at stake: Many chicken farmers who feel abused by the current system are hoping Spurlock can make a viable business that can employ independent growers. Buttram is the heart of Super Size Me 2, a guy locked into a contract with Big Chicken wholl pay the price for helping the filmmakers. Spurlock has uncovered a lot about the food industry in his work as a filmmaker, but he was most surprised at how farmers like Buttram are being treated. after boat sinks. Despite his skeptical view of the industry with two films, Spurlock thinks fast food can be both ethical and affordable, pointing to companies like Warby Parker and Toms as examples of firms that do well financially and also do good. Oct. 11, 2019 The film was to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017 but it was shelved at the height of the .MeToo movement when Spurlock came forward to detail his own history of sexual misconduct. Jonathan tells his local TV station why he's suing USDA: "If we're being mistreated by the chicken company or packers we can't sue them.